fits (in or into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fit (in or into)
as in inserts
to put among or between others do you think you can fit this picture into the album? I can fit you in between my two o'clock and three o'clock appointments

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits (in or into)
  1. inserts
  2. introduces
  3. works in
Verb
  • What should be a relaxing weekend quickly veers off course as Chuck inserts himself into the group and tests the limits of their patience.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Relic chip, of course, is the impetus for the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, where V inserts the experimental tech that contains the soul, in effect, of a real person.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of inserts
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  • Ayad introduces these characters through the categories the institution uses to understand them.
    — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In Brittle Magic, Newbery honoree Kate O’Shaughnessy introduces us to a young girl in a similar predicament.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of introduces
Verb
  • In Area 3, Joe DiNunzio is seeking reelection against lawyer Kurt Wendlenner, who works in the general counsel’s office for the League of California Cities, an organization that advocates for local governments.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For brands, particularly smaller independents, the access works in the opposite direction as well.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of works in
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“Fits (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fits%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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